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Erica × darleyensis 'Spring Surprise'^PBR

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

An upright, evergreen shrub to 45cm high and 60cm wide with dark green foliage and clusters of rose-pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained acidic soil in full sun but will tolerate neutral to alkaline soils. See Hardy heathers for further advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to fungal diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years